According to Montreal's police website, the city's noise bylaws vary, but usually prohibit "noise resulting from cries, clamours, singing, altercations or cursing and any other form of uproar."

"I don't know if my voice was very bad and that's why I got the ticket, but I was very shocked," Moalla told CTV. "I understand if they are doing their job, they are allowed to check if everything's OK, if I kidnapped someone or if there's danger inside but I would never expect they would give me a ticket for that."

The shamed singer said he plans on contesting the ticking.

And the unfortunate police encounter didn't dissuade Moalla's love for the song.